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Former UConn student gets 55 years for shooting classmate, kidnapping girlfriend

April 19, 2023

Former UConn student gets 55 years for shooting classmate, kidnapping girlfriend

Peter Manfredonia, 26, of Connecticut, was sentenced to 55 years in prison Wednesday for killing Nicholas Eisele and kidnapping his girlfriend, transporting her across state lines.

Armed suspect posing as deliveryman in alleged Connecticut home invasion attempt caught on camera

April 18, 2023

Armed suspect posing as deliveryman in alleged Connecticut home invasion attempt caught on camera

A man allegedly pretended to deliver a package to a Connecticut home but had a gun and planned to zip tie the owners and rob the home, according to police

Connecticut judge ends 50 years of federal oversight of Hartford police

April 17, 2023

Connecticut judge ends 50 years of federal oversight of Hartford police

U.S. District Judge Kari Dooley of Bridgeport, Connecticut, ruled in favor of dissolving a nearly half-century-old consent decree that resulted in federal oversight of the Hartford police.

Connecticut man fights off 4 suspects in attempted carjacking in harrowing video

April 15, 2023

Connecticut man fights off 4 suspects in attempted carjacking in harrowing video

A man in Connecticut fought multiple suspects and prevented one of them from jacking the car parked in his driveway, and it was caught on surveillance video.

Rise in sentence reductions for Connecticut prisoners sparks debate in the state

April 13, 2023

Rise in sentence reductions for Connecticut prisoners sparks debate in the state

The number of Connecticut prisoners that have received sentence reductions has risen sharply. This has sparked debate among lawmakers in the state.

2 survive Connecticut single-engine plane crash in Danbury

April 11, 2023

2 survive Connecticut single-engine plane crash in Danbury

Two people survived a plane crash in Danbury, Connecticut, according to officials. The plane crashed into a shed between two houses on April 10, 2023.

Growing number of Democratic states are stockpiling abortion drugs

April 11, 2023

Growing number of Democratic states are stockpiling abortion drugs

More Democratic states are stockpiling abortion medications as fears that restrictions are on the way grow. Some courts are starting to put restrictions on popular abortion medications.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, 77, to undergo surgery after breaking leg

April 8, 2023

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, 77, to undergo surgery after breaking leg

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal fractured his femur during a mishap at a celebration for the UConn Men's basketball team and will require surgery.

Connecticut prison guard fired over 'ISIS windchimes' meme reinstated

April 6, 2023

Connecticut prison guard fired over 'ISIS windchimes' meme reinstated

Connecticut prison guard Anthony Marlak, who was fired in 2021 over an "anti-Muslim" meme shared on Facebook, has been reinstated to his position.

Ex-NBA star Ben Gordon arrested after allegedly being in possession of pocketknife, stun gun

April 6, 2023

Ex-NBA star Ben Gordon arrested after allegedly being in possession of pocketknife, stun gun

Ben Gordon's 40th birthday on Tuesday was spoiled when he was arrested and found to be in possession of a pocketknife, stun gun and brass knuckles.